If you are in scope

The reporting clock

0
Start
Hour 0
You become aware

A significant incident is identified. The clock starts here, not when you finish investigating.

1
Deadline 1
24 hours
First alert

Short. Can flag a suspected criminal act. This is the one people miss.

2
Deadline 2
72 hours
Assessment

Severity, impact, indicators of compromise, contacts.

3
Deadline 3
One month
Final report

Cause, response taken, any cross-border effect.

Interim updates

The BSI can request them at any point between the deadlines.

Still open at one month?

The final report is due one month after the incident closes.

Sometimes your customers too

Certain incidents carry a duty to inform the recipients of your service.